Shea Couleé Joins MCU as Hacker in Ironheart Series

Shea Couleé, known for winning RuPaul's Drag Race, is making her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in the upcoming Disney+ series Ironheart as a character named Slug. Slug is a fierce hacker and a key supporting figure who works with a group of urban Robin Hoods aiming to shift power dynamics in a version of Chicago depicted in the show. The character uses a code name and is on the run from mysterious figures, with a backstory that includes a past life as a drag queen, explored through flashbacks. While Slug does not engage directly in action scenes, they provide crucial technical support during missions, embodying both hacker skills and drag aesthetics. This role marks Shea Couleé's scripted acting debut and introduces a non-binary character who uses they/them pronouns, broadening representation in the MCU. The series follows Riri Williams as Ironheart and ties into the larger MCU narrative, with Slug poised to be an intriguing addition to future projects.